Aurora Borealis & Dark Skies
Chase the northern lights from the world's darkest skies
A journey through Mongolia
Mongolia's northern frontier offers some of the darkest skies on Earth — perfect for witnessing the aurora borealis dance across the heavens. This astronomy-focused journey combines cosmic wonder with cultural depth, visiting remote Dark Sky reserves, ancient observatory sites, and shamans who read the stars.
Visual impressions
Your journey
Day by Day
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Evening orientation on Mongolian astronomy and celestial mythology.
Flight to the Dark Sky Reserve
Fly north to the Dark Sky protected area. Set up observation camp.
Aurora Night
All-night aurora vigil with hot drinks, professional photographer, and heated shelter.
Telescope & Stars
Deep-sky telescope session. View nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies.
Shamanic Star Reading
Meet a shaman who reads destinies in the stars according to ancient tradition.
Return to UB
Final sunrise observation, then fly back to the capital. Farewell dinner.
Departure
Airport transfer.
What is included
Included
- All accommodation including astronomy camp
- All meals
- Professional astronomer guide
- Telescope and observation equipment
- Night photography instruction
- Hot spring access
- Domestic flights
- Winter gear rental
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal camera equipment
- Personal expenses
Ready to embark?
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